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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.80, 327.48 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.80, 327.48 and 194.24 is: 267.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.80 : 327.48 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.80/327.48 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.80x = 327.48 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.80x = 63,609.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,609.72/237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.49

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